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Retail Trade Services
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Moonpig Sustainability Profile

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Moonpig, officially known as Moonpig.com Limited, is a leading online greeting card and personalised gift retailer headquartered in Great Britain. Founded in 2000, the company has revolutionised the way people connect by offering a wide range of customisable cards and gifts, catering to various occasions and sentiments. With a strong presence in the UK and expanding operations in international markets, Moonpig stands out for its unique ability to personalise products, allowing customers to add their own messages and images. The platform's user-friendly interface and extensive selection of high-quality cards and gifts have solidified its position as a market leader in the online greeting card industry. Notable achievements include significant growth in customer engagement and a commitment to sustainability, making Moonpig a preferred choice for consumers seeking thoughtful, personalised communication.

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75

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Retail Trade Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

28

Industry Benchmark

Moonpig's score of 75 is higher than 85% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

85%

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Moonpig's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Moonpig Group plc reported total carbon emissions of approximately 68,055,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, with Scope 1 emissions at 10,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 236,000 kg CO2e. The majority of their emissions stem from Scope 3, amounting to about 67,809,000 kg CO2e, which includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (60,969,000 kg CO2e) and downstream transportation and distribution (3,285,000 kg CO2e). Moonpig has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero direct emissions by 2050. They are targeting a reduction of absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by at least 50% by 2030, based on a 2018 baseline, as validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Additionally, they plan to measure and reduce their Scope 3 emissions, which are critical given their substantial contribution to overall emissions. In 2023, the company reported total emissions of approximately 68,256,000 kg CO2e in Great Britain, indicating a consistent level of emissions as they work towards their reduction targets. Their long-term strategy includes a commitment to offset any emissions that cannot be reduced, reinforcing their dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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20202021202220232024
Scope 1
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000,000
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00,000
00,000
Scope 2
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000,000
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000,000
000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
00,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Moonpig's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Moonpig's primary industry is Retail Trade Services, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Moonpig's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Moonpig is in GB, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Moonpig's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Moonpig's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 8% last year and decreased by approximately 0% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 88% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
88%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
6%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Downstream Leased Assets
<1%
Use of Sold Products
<1%

Moonpig's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Moonpig has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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